DC Chairman of the Council
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The Council Chair is the chief presiding officer of the Council of the District of Columbia.Duties: Represents citizens from all 8 wards. The Council’s central role is to make laws for D.C. It is also the chief policy-making body for the city. Responsibilities include responding to constituents’ concerns, oversight of multiple agencies, commissions, boards and other instruments of District government. (source: http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us)Term: 4 yearsSalary: $250,000 (approximately) source: Code of the District of Columbia § 1–611.09
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Phil Mendelson
(Dem)
Biographical Information
What are your top 2 priorities and how will you accomplish them?
Should DC be a state? Yes or No? If yes, what are the two most important steps you would take to make statehood happen? If no, what is your plan for achieving full voting rights for DC?
How will you use this job to protect our rights and keep Congress and the President out of our local government business?
As Chair, how will you help Council work well together and make wise decisions?
DC is required under Law 24-176 to reduce harmful gas emissions resulting from DC government activities. What are the top two measures you would take to comply with this law?
Should elected officials help DC residents now in prison and those who are returning home?
Do you have further thoughts on the Justice System?
Is protecting the safety, rights, and access to city services for immigrant communities the responsibility of elected officials? Why or why not?
